Well, almost ALL of you will have seen this already as I sent it out in an email. But I wanted to add it here to my blog, because I'm trying to keep all the information and pictures in one place. That way I can print it out and keep it for Kamilla.
Thank you all for your sweet emails and well wishes. It meant so much to me and I've kept them all!!
Email sent out 11/5
Subject: Introducing Kamilla Nicole Kuklinski
Hey friends -- I'm jumping out of my skin with happiness, I'm ending my 4th week in Kazakhstan, and went to court today to present my case regarding my desire to adopt 14-month-old Kamilla. And, I have been officially named her Mom! I had to memorize a lengthy speech, no notes, and honestly it was very intimidating. I was assigned a judge that is known for not smiling (she lived up to her reputation until the end when she gave me the nicest smile and warm well wishes), and with everyone speaking Russian, and being very official and serious...it was an experience. There is a 15 day waiting period until the decision is final....so I'll be counting down.
My sweetheart daughter is sick and is in "isolation" in the Baby House hospital. Here are some pictures of her from my visit today. She was feeling much, much better and we laughed and played. She even "really"
looked at the baby-friendly photo book of relatives I brought and would point to someone, listen to their name, and then kiss(lick) their face.
For those of you who are not reading the blog, Kamilla was her given name, spelled with a K, which I kept. And Nicole is a name I chose after my very special nephew Nathan. His middle name is Cole, so I chose a girl's version of that name.
Thank you all for your love and well wishes. I'm flying from Semey to Almaty Kazakhstan on Saturday 11/7. I'm flying the rest of the way home through Franfurt Germany & Philly on 11/8. And....then in about 6 weeks (hopefully less) I'll be back to Kazakhstan to pick up my daughter.
Karen
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